- A Voice for Abused, Abandoned and Neglected Children
- (904) 255-8440
Guardians ad Litem are the voice for abused, neglected and abandoned children in Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties. Child advocate volunteers receive training at no cost. If you have any questions about GAL training requirements, please contact one of our child advocate recruiters at 904.255.8349.
Please schedule an orientation with our Child Advocate Recruiters:
Samari Franco at 904.255.8440 ext. 8349
or Natalie Meyer at 904.255.8440 ext. 8342.
Child Labor and Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC)
Presented by Christine Meyer, Supervising Attorney, Guardian ad Litem Program
“You can’t patch a wounded soul with a Band-Aid.” As advocates for children, the Guardian ad Litem Program is not looking for a temporary fix for a child’s emotional needs. Foster care children are prescribed psychotropic medications at rates significantly higher than their same-aged peers. This training will provide attendees with an understanding and workable knowledge of the laws and policies that exist to protect and monitor the children and youth who are taking these powerful medications.
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